Angels & Demons and Conclave 2013: True or False?
With all the excitement surrounding the conclave to elect Pope Benedict XVI’s successor, I was reminded of a certain fictional depiction of a papal conclave:…
electing a new pope
The Conclave: Why Rome?
Join Fr. Dave on a video tour of Rome that answers your conclave questions: Why does the papal conclave happen in Rome? Why does one person head the Catholic Church? and, what is the role of prayer in all of this?
A Brave Decision
My first reaction? I looked at the date to make sure it was not April 1. My second reaction? Good for him.
How do Catholics elect the Pope?
When it comes time to elect a new pope, the College of Cardinals gets together to convene what is referred to as a papal conclave,…